Gustave Doré was a French artist, illustrator, and engraver renowned for his dramatic and highly detailed works. He is best known for his illustrations of literary classics such as The Divine Comedy, Don Quixote, and Paradise Lost, as well as his Bible illustrations. Doré's engravings are celebrated for their emotional depth and epic scale, blending realism with fantasy. Though primarily known for his illustrations, he was also an accomplished painter, often focusing on religious, historical, and allegorical themes.